The top attractions in California

If you're visiting the American West, this is a must-see attraction. It's an unforgettable 1280 meters. The vibration caused by the passing cars only increases the shock of seeing the red mass supported by cables over the sea.

Yosemite is one of the most famous U.S. national parks, so make sure to reserve your spot early! The ideal time to go is in spring or early summer when the falls are at their peak. It's a spectacular show of water, sound, and the

This place is a must if you're headed to San Francisco. Make sure to bring a jacket since it can be a bit chilly on island, at least it was when we went. Everything is very well organized and you can visit the prison with guided-tour

The Santa Monica beach runs parallel to the Pacific coast. It is more than 3 miles long, and has many services like picnic areas, parks and the film-famous lifeguard stations. We also saw the Santa Monica Pier, which was built in

The Venice Beach neighborhood has little to envy to Santa Monica. It is lovely, big and has plenty of kiosks and places for snacks. It has more environment than the other but defintely less glamorous. Depending on the roll that one

Everyone says this is a little disappointing. I suppose it is if you're expecting something more glamorous. The truth is that to me it seemed like a nice street, where you can stroll along the shops and you find everyone staring at

Opened in 1955, it is now the second most visited park in the world, behind Disney World Orlando. The actual park is known as the Magic Kingdom and is actually just 1 of 4 parks in the area. If I'm not mistaken the parks are: (Magic,

Although San Francisco is certainly famous for its hills, Lombard Street takes the cake and is a tourist attraction in itself. It has an inclination of 27 degrees and is considered to be the world's most windy street. It's located on

This is an amazing beach in San Francisco! Be warned: swimming is difficult here, not only in winter but in summer too. Not because of strong currents or large waves, but due to the water temperature! The water is so cold that you can

Despite its scary name, I highly recommended a visit here. Thousands of years ago, this was a saltwater lake and it currently sits several meters below sea level. The desert landscapes and environmental conditions make it unlike any

Located next to the Kodak Theatre, this one is far more beautiful. On the floor are hand and foot prints of the great movie stars of yesterday and today. The worse part is the number of people who stop in front of its doors and stop

Surely one of the most recognizable images on the planet. The famous Hollywood sign at the top of the hill. You can see it from Hollywood Boulevard, even though it's kind of far away for some cameras. It's not that it's beautiful,

Big Sur refers to a stretch of 150 km of rugged coastline between Carmel and strikingly beautiful, north and San Simeon (Hearst Castle) to the south. The Highway One (Highway One) passes along this place and is bounded on one side by

This is the most famous waterfront of San Francisco and one of the world's most popular. It´s the place from which you can see the island of Alcatraz, with the Golden Gate in the distance, the sea lions of the city and also where you

Beside the Captain is where you'll find the Half Dome, which is another much higher ridge (2695 meters). You can climb to the top by following a long path to get the best views of the park. From there you can also visit the two most

This hippie neighborhood in San Francisco is a memorial to the historical 60s, though its a bit rundown. Still, if one is in San Francisco, it's worth a visit. Today, some of the shops may seem a little strange, there is begging in

This is one of the most famous neighborhoods of Los Angeles and the world. It is full of enormous mansions, and is generally inhabitaed by famous American movie stars. It consists of Large avenues of palm trees, parks, and green zones

The Santa Monica Pier is well known thanks to its appearance in several movies. The ferris wheel and the small amusement park have appeared in hundreds of movies and TV shows, and you get the feeling of having been there before. It

The most luxurious street in Los Angeles. People passing by are either tourists or very rich. Designer shops in a strictly commercial street. No more, but it's worth going through there a few minutes or, if you can afford it, make a

The venue where the Oscars are held is at the end of Hollywood Boulevard, in the only part of this street that has something interesting. At the door there are red carpets, cameras, and lots of people gathered. But at the moment of

One of the lungs of the city. It is a huge park that has to be seen in many places. The ideal place for a weekend picnic or for sports. In the area near Hight & Ashbury's there is a lot of begging, but inside it is one of the most

The Griffith Observatory is one of the essential places of LA. The idea is to go up during the day to see the inside of the observatory and to go out at night,to see the city lights come on and how the city becomes a beautifully

Sequoia National Park is a national park located in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of Visalia, California, United States. Created in 1890, it was the third to be created after Yellowstone National Park and the now disappeared

Nestled in the middle of the Mojave Desert and surrounded by barren mountains, the ghost town of Calico was founded in 1881 following the discovery of a silver deposit in the surrounding mountains. Anytime is good for visiting since

These houses, dated from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, are one of the most impressive examples of architecture and features in San Francisco because of their color and their contrast with the skyscrapers of the

The Ferry Building Marketplace is a monument to California Yuppiedom, in a good way. It's full of gourmet shops, cafes, and coffeeshops touching on all the foodie-revolution hotspots: bearded and tattooed guys selling Italian-style

Surely, the site that most disappointed me out of all of Los Angeles. It's a large avenue that is run-down and far-removed from the glamour that you can see from a distance when you think about Hollywood. Shabby shops that sell the

Experience the beautiful vastness of the desert in Southern California by visiting Joshua Tree National Park. It’s about 2.5 hours east of Los Angeles and about three hours west of Phoenix.
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Located in the historic center of San Francisco, in the Downtown, it's the hub of the city. Nearby are malls, luxury stores, theaters and the main tram access. It's a cool place, that is pretty nice and inviting to walk around.